Initial details on Mark 6 Golf GTI revealed
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Now that we’ve seen what the base Mark 6 Golf will look like, I’m sure alot of people are waiting in anticipation for signs of the next generation iconic Golf GTI. According to Autocar, sources inside Volkswagen have revealed that the Mark 6 Golf GTI will get the new 211 PS Valvelift EA888 engine found in the Audi A4 and A5.
The EA888 engine with a timing chain is already found in some of the new Mark 5 GTIs, but lacks the Valvelift variable valve lift system. 211 PS may not seem a big deal of an increase as compared to the Mk5’s 200 PS, but torque has increased substantially from 280Nm to 350Nm of torque in the new Valvelift engine.
Styling wise, the new GTI will appear sportier and more low-slung thanks to the existing qualities of the model it is based on. Bumpers on the front and rear will be unique to the GTI, and its headlamps will receive some form of daytime LED running lights. Standard alloys will be 18 inch with the option for 19 inchers, an inch up from the Mark 5 GTI.
The source also reveals that the Mark 6 will lose the R32 but gain a more powerful tuned up version of the GTI with 4MOTION to replace it. The EA888 in the “R” GTI will be tuned to produce 272 PS and above, similiar to the European spec Audi TTS. This is supposedly because the VR6 engine in the R32 will no longer be feasible with upcoming EU emissions legislations.
August 8, 2008 @ 9:26 am
Hmm.350Nm sounds tasty.
But I wonder what is the weight of the mkVI GTI? And how do they deal with traction problems when you put down all that torque into the front wheels?
Do you know that the guy who designed the MkVI is the same guy who once worked as a design director at Mercedes, designed the Peugeot 407 and also seen himself replaced in Audi?
And he’s Turkish, if I’m not mistaken.
In any case, great job on the styling.
August 8, 2008 @ 10:37 am
Nice…
August 8, 2008 @ 11:29 am
How abt the interior? Knowing VW, it should be black, of high quality but a bit boring..
August 8, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
Woah! 350Nm? That sounds quite a lot for a car that size.
So, if this is 2009 GTi, then, it should arrive locally in late 2010 or early 2011, is it?
August 8, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
350Nm a lot you say? Consider the Merc C 63 AMG. Imagine a C-class with over 600Nm! Hows that?
August 8, 2008 @ 3:34 pm
i think the final product will look better
August 8, 2008 @ 6:41 pm
That much torque=torque steer? Or tyres worn out very quickly for stop-start accelaration
August 9, 2008 @ 12:21 am
weoohoo!
just like i predicted, led lights, fantastic engine also.
cant wait to see how fierce it looks.
August 9, 2008 @ 1:56 am
Yummy Yum! A HUGE fan of GOLF GTI sure this model aint going anywhere wrong.
August 9, 2008 @ 2:51 am
i doubt that the top gear will use it to race with L.gallardo again, the increase in torque just a remarkable, cant wait to see the test drive.
August 9, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
that was a murcielago
August 10, 2008 @ 8:15 pm
This isn’t a GTI la. It is a plain vanilla Golf model, meant to see VW hatch sales win over Europe and Asia.
The GTI isn’t here yet, so we have to be happy with the RM190k mkV Golf GTI (four-door, that is) selling here by VW Malaysia and Cartrade for now..
*sigh*